Academic year 2018 - 2019

The course will highlight the importance and complexity of branding. A socio-cultural approach will be taken in addition to the cognitive, information-processing approach to branding which currently reigns supreme. At the completion of the course, students will:
• be familiar with the socio-cultural meaning of brands, brand equity, and key topics related to managing a brand
• recognize the importance of successful branding as a means to add customer value and provide protection from price competition and pressures towards commoditization
• have developed her/his critical thinking abilities through the use of assigned readings (based on peer-reviewed journal articles) and discussions
• understand the tools needed for carrying out a brand audit
• have acquired collaborative team and group working skills

Sufficient performance: showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

Erkki Alanen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LXC16S1

LB16S_MAR

LXC16_Marketing

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Erkki Alanen

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

The course will highlight the importance and complexity of branding. A socio-cultural approach will be taken in addition to the cognitive, information-processing approach to branding which currently reigns supreme. At the completion of the course, students will:
• be familiar with the socio-cultural meaning of brands, brand equity, and key topics related to managing a brand
• recognize the importance of successful branding as a means to add customer value and provide protection from price competition and pressures towards commoditization
• have developed her/his critical thinking abilities through the use of assigned readings (based on peer-reviewed journal articles) and discussions
• understand the tools needed for carrying out a brand audit
• have acquired collaborative team and group working skills

The student is able to comprehend general accounting principles and to construct an income statement and balance sheet. The student is able to interpret financial statements. Analysis of published financial accounts is also featured, such that students will apply standard evaluation techniques employed by accounting and finance professionals in the appraisal of company performance.

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

Besnik Shala

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

INTPROG18_B

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk International Business and Logistics polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Avoin amk Opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Besnik Shala

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

The student is able to comprehend general accounting principles and to construct an income statement and balance sheet. The student is able to interpret financial statements. Analysis of published financial accounts is also featured, such that students will apply standard evaluation techniques employed by accounting and finance professionals in the appraisal of company performance.

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

Besnik Shala

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

01.08.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

INTPROG18_C

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Besnik Shala

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Unit location

Leiritie 1

Business Law LX00BX55-3011 27.08.2018-11.12.2018 5 credits(INTPROG18_A)+-

Learning outcomes of the course

The student will be able to understand the legal structure relevant to business and to develop competence in seeking and applying legal knowledge in business practice.

Course contents

- Sources of Law
- Basics of Administrative Law
- Basics of Civil Law
- Basic Law of Obligations
- Specialised Contracts
- Property Law
- Legal Procedure and Dispute Settlement
- Law of Torts

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Rosli Kamarul-Baharin

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Lecture notes and recommended textbooks will be made available on the first day of lecture

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Unit location

Leiritie 1

R&D proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

H-5

Work placement(s)

Business Case Assessment
Application of Law in Business Practice

Students use of time and load

The Schedule (Course Planner) will be distributed on the first day of lecture

Business Law LX00BX55-3012 27.08.2018-11.12.2018 5 credits(INTPROG18_C)+-

Learning outcomes of the course

The student will be able to understand the legal structure relevant to business and to develop competence in seeking and applying legal knowledge in business practice.

Course contents

- Sources of Law
- Basics of Administrative Law
- Basics of Civil Law
- Basic Law of Obligations
- Specialised Contracts
- Property Law
- Legal Procedure and Dispute Settlement
- Law of Torts

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Rosli Kamarul-Baharin

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Lecture notes and recommended textbooks will be made available on the first day of lecture

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Unit location

Leiritie 1

R&D proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

H-5

Work placement(s)

Business Case Assessment
Application of Law in Business Practice

Students use of time and load

The Schedule (Course Planner) will be distributed on the first day of lecture

Business Law and Logistics LX00CI07-3007 15.01.2019-07.05.2019 5 credits(INTPROG18_B)+-

Learning outcomes of the course

The student will be able to understand the legal structure relevant to business and to develop competence in seeking and applying legal knowledge in business practice. Particular emphasis will be placed upon aspects of law relating toAC logistics and supply chain management.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None

Course contents

• Sources of Law

• Basics of Administrative Law

• Basics of Civil Law

• Basic Law of Obligations

• Specialised Contracts

• Property Law

• Legal Procedure and Dispute Settlement

• Law of Torts

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

Rosli Kamarul-Baharin

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Lecture notes and recommended textbooks will be made available on the first day of lecture

The student is familiar with basic mathematical concepts and how they are applied to real world business situations. The student is familiar with the most relevant calculations related to finance and investment decisions. The student understands the fundamentals of statistical analysis and interpreting statistical results. The student is able analyze data and apply appropriate statistical techniques.

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

The student is familiar with basic mathematical concepts and how they are applied to real world business situations. The student is familiar with the most relevant calculations related to finance and investment decisions. The student understands the fundamentals of statistical analysis and interpreting statistical results. The student is able analyze data and apply appropriate statistical techniques.

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

By the end of the course, students will:
• be able to produce accurate, clear and well-written business messages in English in a variety of media and for various audiences
• know how to structure and deliver effective audience-centred business presentations in English for global audiences
• understands the essential principles of audience-centred business communication
• understand the importance of communication in and between organisations
• be able to participate in various communication situations within and between organisations.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

You need to have passed Gateway to Business Studies to take this course. This means that you already have the basics of presentation skills and academic writing. Students who have no previous experience of giving presentations should not take this course.

Course contents

• Communication process, verbal and non-verbal communication, introduction to intercultural communication, various current communication topics
• Communication for global business

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

By the end of the course, students will:
• be able to produce accurate, clear and well-written business messages in English in a variety of media and for various audiences
• know how to structure and deliver effective audience-centred business presentations in English for global audiences
• understands the essential principles of audience-centred business communication
• understand the importance of communication in and between organisations
• be able to participate in various communication situations within and between organisations.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

You need to have passed Gateway to Business Studies to take this course. This means that you already have the basics of presentation skills and academic writing. Students who have no previous experience of giving presentations should not take this course.

Course contents

• Communication process, verbal and non-verbal communication, introduction to intercultural communication, various current communication topics
• Communication for global business

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Louise Stansfield

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2019 - 31.07.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

5 credits

Group(s)

INTPROG18_C

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk International Business and Logistics polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Louise Stansfield

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

Upon completing this course, students will:
• Be familiar with the most commonly applied techniques used in Competitive Intelligence (CI)
• Have experience in applying the most common techniques used in CI to real cases
• Understand CI principles and processes
• Appreciate the nature and scope of CI
• Recognize the role CI plays in companies
• Be aware of the tools that are used in CI processes

Prerequisites and co-requisites

English language proficiency
First year core business studies

Course contents

Globalization means that the forces of change, complexity, and competition are relentlessly growing. Technologies become irrelevant overnight and competitors appear seemingly without warning. Companies must deal with these forces by developing strategies that will provide sustainable sources of competitive advantage. The first phase, and therefore the bedrock, of any strategic decision process revolves around research and analysis. Companies increasingly employ Competitive Intelligence to drive this phase and, as a result, to make better decisions.

Competitive Intelligence offers actionable foresight related to industry evolution, customers, suppliers, competitor rivalry, and one’s own organization to help companies understand their business environment. Competitive Intelligence is commonly used to support, for example, the strategy process, mergers & acquisitions, new product development, and geographic expansion.

The course begins by placing Competitive Intelligence in historical, institutional and strategic context. The generic intelligence process and the role of Competitive Intelligence are also introduced.

It continues by introducing some of the key methods and techniques used to assess one or more elements of an organization’s business environment and its position therein, including:

Sufficient performance: showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

Joonas Kovapohja

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LXC16S1

LXC16_Marketing

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso0 (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Joonas Kovapohja

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Upon completing this course, students will:
• Be familiar with the most commonly applied techniques used in Competitive Intelligence (CI)
• Have experience in applying the most common techniques used in CI to real cases
• Understand CI principles and processes
• Appreciate the nature and scope of CI
• Recognize the role CI plays in companies
• Be aware of the tools that are used in CI processes

Prerequisites and co-requisites

One year of Business studies

Course contents

Globalization means that the forces of change, complexity, and competition are relentlessly growing. Technologies become irrelevant overnight and competitors appear seemingly without warning. Companies must deal with these forces by developing strategies that will provide sustainable sources of competitive advantage. The first phase, and therefore the bedrock, of any strategic decision process revolves around research and analysis. Companies increasingly employ Competitive Intelligence to drive this phase and, as a result, to make better decisions.

Competitive Intelligence offers actionable foresight related to industry evolution, customers, suppliers, competitor rivalry, and one’s own organization to help companies understand their business environment. Competitive Intelligence is commonly used to support, for example, the strategy process, mergers & acquisitions, new product development, and geographic expansion.

The course begins by placing Competitive Intelligence in historical, institutional and strategic context. The generic intelligence process and the role of Competitive Intelligence are also introduced.

It continues by introducing some of the key methods and techniques used to assess one or more elements of an organization’s business environment and its position therein, including:

Upon completing this course the student will:
- Understand the importance of appropriate research techniques
- Understand in greater detail the various aspects of economic policy
- Understand the economics of inequality
Students will be able to
- Make full use of available information sources
- Apply rigorously the standard academic report-writing conventions
- Conduct economic analysis of contemporary social and economic problems
- Relate economic theory to policy and practice

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Economics

Course contents

Analysis of economic statistics
Political economy of the firm
Industrial economics and policy
Urban and regional economics
Taxation and fiscal policy
Regulation and market failure
Understanding the impacts and dilemmas of government economic policy
Research methods , preparation for dissertation and report writing

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

Michael Keaney

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

DD_electives

LB17M

LB17W

LB16L_F

LXA17S1

LB17H

LB17K

LXA17

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Michael Keaney

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Upon completing this course the student will:
- Understand the importance of appropriate research techniques
- Understand in greater detail the various aspects of economic policy
- Understand the economics of inequality
Students will be able to
- Make full use of available information sources
- Apply rigorously the standard academic report-writing conventions
- Conduct economic analysis of contemporary social and economic problems
- Relate economic theory to policy and practice

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Economics

Course contents

Analysis of economic statistics
Political economy of the firm
Industrial economics and policy
Urban and regional economics
Taxation and fiscal policy
Regulation and market failure
Understanding the impacts and dilemmas of government economic policy
Research methods , preparation for dissertation and report writing

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Upon completing this course the student will:
- Understand the importance of appropriate research techniques
- Understand in greater detail the various aspects of economic policy
- Understand the economics of inequality
Students will be able to
- Make full use of available information sources
- Apply rigorously the standard academic report-writing conventions
- Conduct economic analysis of contemporary social and economic problems
- Relate economic theory to policy and practice

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Economics

Course contents

Analysis of economic statistics
Political economy of the firm
Industrial economics and policy
Urban and regional economics
Taxation and fiscal policy
Regulation and market failure
Understanding the impacts and dilemmas of government economic policy
Research methods , preparation for dissertation and report writing

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Upon course completion, the student will know how to assess situations; better understand how to apply marketing tools to organize & analyze key information; can better define opportunities & problems; identify & evaluate alternative courses of action; evaluate past deployed strategies and develop new ones; understand the decision making process; s/he will understand the psychology of today’s advertising and the problems for society associated therein; will know more about international corporate behaviour – the different companies’ marketing, management, and ethical behaviors, etc.; the student will have better knowledge of how to analyze business cases and situations – will better understand the usefulness of Marketing Research in certain situations; and understand on an even higher level than before, how all aspects of business are important in formulating strategic plans – and especially in implementing them.
Upon course completion, the student will have problem solving skills; be able to write up a competent “white paper” or case study; will have a more active marketing terminology lexicon (learned in previous Marketing courses); will be more practiced in presentations, search-and-find online research; will have worked in teams and so created consolidation and further development of existing disciplinary knowledge through application in a real life situation.
This course exams closely cases of Marketing, International Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Corporate Strategy and other courses in a business curriculum; it shows a connection to the Marketing Process through its situational analyses of cases and other examples of business behaviour; it allows more application of the terminology learned in other courses; it also shows situational analysis decision-making process connection to Marketing Research; it provides further example (through the cases et al) for courses on Ethics, Management, Organizational Behaviour, and so on; it further develops skills learned in writing and Business Communication , and IT courses (through writing, teamwork and presentation).
Related competencies of the degree programme
There is a micro-, mezzo-, and macro-approach to each course, so the interrelationships with the rest of the business curriculum, the field itself, as well as the community, are quite explicit, and therefore most competencies and knowledge elements listed in the “Competencies of the Degree Programme” section are at least addressed if not stressed. The course on a micro-level covers specific theories, terms and tools within the “Marketing System” and/or within that subject’s particular area of study (whether Basic Marketing, International Marketing, Marketing Research, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, etc. – all have specific bases of orientations, models, theories and processes); on a mezzo-level it handles its connection to other courses of the curriculum and often offers cross-boundary projects; and on a macro-level the programme handles larger issues such as ethical considerations, life-long learning, cross-cultural and cross-functional perspectives, long term sustainability, community development, and so on). As a result, specific, as well as deeper and broad-based methods, applications and experiences are covered, while the different competencies (whether developmental, social, communicative, etc.) are nurtured.

Sufficient performance: showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

William Simcoe

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LB16H_M

LC16B_IB_F

DD_electives

LC16B_IB_M

LB16L_F

LITO_VV

LB16L_M

LB16H_F

LC16R_M

LB16S_MAN

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

William Simcoe

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Upon completion of the course, students will:
• Understand the issues that influence how a company raises capital
• Understand the relative costs of different forms of capital
• Be able to conduct analyses of investment projects
• Understand payout policies and alternatives
• Understand approaches to managing risk

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Patrik Pehrsson

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LB17M

LB17W

LB16L_F

LITO_VV

LC16R_F

LB16L_M

LB16H_F

LB17H

LB17K

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Patrik Pehrsson

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Upon completion of the course, students will:
• Understand the issues that influence how a company raises capital
• Understand the relative costs of different forms of capital
• Be able to conduct analyses of investment projects
• Understand payout policies and alternatives
• Understand approaches to managing risk

Upon completion of the course, students will:
• Understand the issues that influence how a company raises capital
• Understand the relative costs of different forms of capital
• Be able to conduct analyses of investment projects
• Understand payout policies and alternatives
• Understand approaches to managing risk

Upon completion of the course, students will:
• Have an understanding of how managers use business analytics to formulate and solve business problems and to support managerial decision making.
• Be familiar with the processes needed to develop, report, and analyze business data.
• Know how to use and apply selected business analytics software.

The influence of digitalisation on business extends beyond the Internet and eCommerce. Failure to recognise new, revolutionary options for implementation or current opportunities for effective marketing could prove fatal to a company. This course provides an insight into the impact of digital technology on marketing activities.

The main aim of the course is to give students' both a theoretical and practical knowledge of how digitalisation has affected marketing activities.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

English Language Proficiency
First year core business studies

Course contents

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- identify the impact of digitalization on marketing activities
- adapt the four Ps to digital marketing
- gain increased knowledge in technical competencies in internet marketing with a view to understanding the basics of SEM/SEO, affiliate marketing, and web analytics
- create a digital marketing campaign
- plan and launch an online advertisement via Facebook or Google Adwords as part of a digital marketing campaign
- utilise knowledge of online branding and web promotional techniques
- develop further knowledge of web2.0- web3.0 and new web techniques

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance: showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Name of lecturer(s)

John Greene

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2019 - 30.07.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

5 credits

Group(s)

DD_electives

LC16B_IB_M

LITO_VV

LB16S_MAR

LB16L_M

LC16B_BA_M

LC16R_M

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

John Greene

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

Students will learn how different distribution systems and centers operate and what various value-added logistics services are provided on the third-party logistics market. They will learn to evaluate the costs, efficiency and safety of distribution channels and centres. They will become aware of the outsourcing options of logistics and available information systems and technology in transportation and warehousing. They will learn to conduct basic location modelling and route planning analysis.

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

Pauli Järvensivu

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LXC16S1

LXC16_SCM

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Pauli Järvensivu

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Central to this course is the application of critical, analytical thinking. The identification and analysis of problems very often depends on the theoretical tools that we employ. Therefore also the limitations of these tools must be acknowledged. Economics provides many useful and illuminating concepts that give insights regarding the existence of market power and the persistence of market failure. Creating solutions to these problems often involves the critical evaluation of the tools used during this process. In this way we become more accustomed to recognising the bounded nature of our understanding. Equally, it is also possible, even necessary, to exploit our understanding's ability to adapt and develop.

Name of lecturer(s)

Michael Keaney

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

INTPROG18_C

INTPROG18_A

INTPROG18_B

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk International Business and Logistics polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Avoin amk Opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Michael Keaney

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Unit location

Leiritie 1

European Business Area LX00AD70-3007 16.01.2019-08.05.2019 5 credits(LC16B_IB_F, ...)+-

Learning outcomes of the course

By the end of this course students will be able to:
- Identify the market structures within the European Business Area
- Outline the business opportunities and challenges in the European Business Area
- Understand the business environment of specific European national markets
- Identify the issues and processes necessary for planning a business practice within the European Business Area
- Utilise prior learning
- Apply research methods
- Develop a strategy for business practice within the European Business Area
- Apply analytical skills to the target European national market as a research subject

Prerequisites and co-requisites

English Language Proficiency

Course contents

The European Business Area comprises all the national markets of European countries. It is likely that the primary market of a Metropolia graduate will be within the European Business Area. This course is intended to provide the student with the relevant knowledge and skills useful in discovering business opportunities as well as preparing for business practice in the European Business Area.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance: showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

Rosli Kamarul-Baharin

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Lecture notes and recommended textbooks will be made available on the first day of lecture

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Lecture
Problem based learning
Seminar
Project

Assessment methods and criteria

Skills demonstration 40%
Peer evaluation 20%
Portfolio 40%

Language of instruction

English

Timing

16.01.2019 - 08.05.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

5 credits

Group(s)

LC16B_IB_F

LC16B_IB_M

LB17M

LC16B_BA_F

LB17W

LB16L_F

LITO_VV

LB16L_M

LC16B_BA_M

LB17K

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Rosli Kamarul-Baharin

Further information for students

Tuition in English
Prerequisite: completion of Metropolia Business School First and Second Year curricula (or equivalent)

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

Unit location

Leiritie 1

R&D proportion

3 credits

Evaluation scale

H-5

Work placement(s)

Business Case Development
Business Case Viability Analysis

Students use of time and load

The Schedule (Course Planner) will be distributed on the first day of lecture

European Law and Business LX00BX68-3009 27.08.2018-10.12.2018 5 credits(LB16H_M, ...)+-

Learning outcomes of the course

The student will develop an understanding of the legal environment which regulates business practice both within and outside the European Union internal market.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

European Markets and Business Practice (or equivalent)

Course contents

• Fundamental principles of the European Union (EU) internal market
• Rules relating to competition in the EU
• Rules relating to free movement of goods
• Derogations from applicable rules
• Rules applicable to trade between the EU and other countries

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Rosli Kamarul-Baharin

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Lecture notes and recommended textbooks will be made available on the first day of lecture

Tuition in English
Prerequisite: completion of Metropolia Business School First Year curricula (or equivalent)

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

Unit location

Leiritie 1

R&D proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

H-5

Work placement(s)

Competition-compliant business strategy
Strategy for cross-border trade within the EU

Students use of time and load

The Schedule (Course Planner) will be distributed to students on the first day of lecture

European Markets and Business Practice LX00BX51-3009 27.08.2018-12.12.2018 5 credits(INTPROG18_C)+-

Learning outcomes of the course

The student will be able to understand the structure and functioning of European markets and to develop basic competence in identifying and addressing issues relevant to cross-border European business practice. This competence serves as a foundation for further business-related studies.

Course contents

• Characteristics of European business
• Structure of international as well as European regional and national markets
• Issues impacting cross-border European business practice
• Context of the European business organisation
• Entrepreneurship and business implementation in the European context
• Managing intercultural interaction in European business practice
• Ethical issues relevant to European business

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Rosli Kamarul-Baharin

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Lecture notes and recommended textbooks will be made available on the first day of lecture.

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Unit location

Leiritie 1

R&D proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

H-5

Work placement(s)

- Developing an internationalisation strategy
- Assessment of multicultural ethics in creating a corporate social strategy for internationalisation

Students use of time and load

The Schedule (Course Planner) will be distributed to students on the first day of lecture.

European Markets and Business Practice LX00BX51-3010 27.08.2018-12.12.2018 5 credits(INTPROG18_A)+-

Learning outcomes of the course

The student will be able to understand the structure and functioning of European markets and to develop basic competence in identifying and addressing issues relevant to cross-border European business practice. This competence serves as a foundation for further business-related studies.

Course contents

• Characteristics of European business
• Structure of international as well as European regional and national markets
• Issues impacting cross-border European business practice
• Context of the European business organisation
• Entrepreneurship and business implementation in the European context
• Managing intercultural interaction in European business practice
• Ethical issues relevant to European business

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Rosli Kamarul-Baharin

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Lecture notes and recommended textbooks will be made available on the first day of lecture.

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Unit location

Leiritie 1

R&D proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

H-5

Work placement(s)

- Developing an internationalisation strategy
- Assessment of multicultural ethics in creating a corporate social strategy for internationalisation

Students use of time and load

The Schedule (Course Planner) will be distributed to students on the first day of lecture.

Finance LX00BX47-3018 11.01.2019-30.05.2019 5 credits(INTPROG18_B)+-

Learning outcomes of the course

On completion of the course the student will be able to
- understand the features of different financial instruments
- understand how the financial markets operate
- obtain information from the financial markets
- evaluate risk and return

Course contents

- The time value of money
- Sources of financing
- Role of Central banks
- Role of financial intermediaries
- Financial markets
- Financial terminology
- Techniques for debt and equity valuation
- Measures of risk and return

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

On completion of the course the student will be able to
- understand the features of different financial instruments
- understand how the financial markets operate
- obtain information from the financial markets
- evaluate risk and return

Course contents

- The time value of money
- Sources of financing
- Role of Central banks
- Role of financial intermediaries
- Financial markets
- Financial terminology
- Techniques for debt and equity valuation
- Measures of risk and return

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Marko Kosonen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2019 - 31.07.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

5 credits

Group(s)

INTPROG18_C

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk International Business and Logistics polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Marko Kosonen

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

On completion of the course the student can
- understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas
of most immediate relevance (e.g. very
basic personal and family information,
shopping, local geography,employment).
- communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct
exchange of information on familiar and
routine matters.
- describe in simple terms aspects of
his/her background, immediate
environment and matters in areas of immediate need

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Aim:
The student has basic knowledge of Finnish grammar, pronunciation and the features of the language. She/he is able to communicate in everyday life situations, to read simple texts and to write about a familiar subject, such as her/him own life.
Contents:
Basic grammar and vocabulary for everyday life in Finnish.
Short introduction to Finnish culture.
Requirements for the credit units:
Active participation in lectures and exercises. Oral and written exercises
in class. Passing grade for the practical assignment. A written exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation on a scale of 1?5 / fail. The grade consists of attendance and active participation in class, assessment of work done during the course and a written exam at the end of the course.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LITO_VV

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Sari Alhava

Further information for students

Language of instruction: To be taught in Finnish and English

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

On completion of the course the student can
- understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas
of most immediate relevance (e.g. very
basic personal and family information,
shopping, local geography,employment).
- communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct
exchange of information on familiar and
routine matters.
- describe in simple terms aspects of
his/her background, immediate
environment and matters in areas of immediate need

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Name of lecturer(s)

Sari Alhava

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2019 - 31.05.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

5 credits

Group(s)

LITO_VV

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Sari Alhava

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

On completion of the course the student can
- interact in a simple way but can’t usually understand enough to keep the conversation going
- can write short simple notes relating to familiar topics
- catch the main point in short, clear texts

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Aim:
The student can express her/his opinion, arrange for a meeting and write brief texts on familiar subjects (for example an email message).
Contents:
The emphasis is on different kind of themes such as me and my history, everyday life, working life and society. Students will improve their practical language skills. The course includes an excursion to the museum, for example.
Requirements for the credit units:
Active participation in lectures and exercises. Oral and written exercises
in class. A written exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation on a scale of 1?5/ fail. The grade consists of attendance, active participation in class and a written exam at the end of the course.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LITO_VV

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Sari Alhava

Further information for students

Language of instruction: To be taught in Finnish and English.

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

On completion of the course the student can
- interact in a simple way but can’t usually understand enough to keep the conversation going
- can write short simple notes relating to familiar topics
- catch the main point in short, clear texts

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Aim:
The student can express her/his opinion, arrange for a meeting and write brief texts on familiar subjects (for example an email message).
Contents:
The emphasis is on different kind of themes such as me and my history, everyday life, working life and society. Students will improve their practical language skills. The course includes an excursion to the museum, for example.
Requirements for the credit units:
Active participation in lectures and exercises. Oral and written exercises
in class. A written exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation on a scale of 1?5/ fail. The grade consists of attendance, active participation in class and a written exam at the end of the course.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2019 - 31.07.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

5 credits

Group(s)

LITO_VV

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Sari Alhava

Further information for students

Language of instruction: To be taught in Finnish and English.

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

On completion of the course the student can
- enter unprepared into conversation on familiar topics but occasionally hesitates and pauses in interaction
- understand texts consisting mainly of high frequency every day or job related language
- give briefly reasons and explanations for opinions and plans

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Name of lecturer(s)

Sari Alhava

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

18.01.2019 - 10.05.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

5 credits

Group(s)

LITO_VV

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Sari Alhava

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

On completion of the course the student can
- initiate discourse, take his/her turn when appropriate and end conversation when needed though not always elegantly enough
- give clear descriptions, express viewpoints on most general topics
- has a sufficient range of language to be able to read long, coherent texts on general and job related topics

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Aim:
The student can express her/himself in versatile ways (to express wishes, opinions and thoughts). The student can use polite Finnish and begins to recognize different language registers. The student is
able to read simple newspaper texts using a dictionary.
Contents:
The student's oral and written language skills will be improved and the vocabulary expanded by means of different kind of texts and articles.
Requirements for the credit units:
Participation in lectures and exercises. A written exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation on a scale of 1?5 / fail. The grade consists of attendance and active participation in class, assessment of work done during the course and a written lecture exam at the end of the course.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LITO_VV

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Sari Alhava

Further information for students

Language of instruction: To be taught in Finnish, English is used to support learning.

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Students will learn essential aspects of the Finnish business environment. This will include analysis of key industries and recent development trends. Students will know the management and organizational challenges and opportunities that Finland currently faces, and become familiar with Finnish business culture.

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Students will learn essential aspects of the Finnish business environment. This will include analysis of key industries and recent development trends. Students will know the management and organizational challenges and opportunities that Finland currently faces, and become familiar with Finnish business culture.

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

Lilian Snellman

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2019 - 31.07.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

5 credits

Group(s)

LITO_VV

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Lilian Snellman

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

Unit location

Leiritie 1

Evaluation scale

H-5

Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work XX00BZ88-3026 01.01.2019-31.07.2019 5 credits(LITO_VV)+-

Learning outcomes of the course

On completion of the course, the student will recognize his/her proficiency level, and know how to improve his/her language skills independently during and after the professional studies.
Furthermore, the student will identify and understand the situational variation of language, especially the difference between formal and informal style. The student will also identify, understand and analyse as well as summarize even complex field-specific or generally working-life related source texts. Further, the student will be able to write clear, structured and coherent texts about both field-specific and generally working-life related topics. The purpose of the course is to attain such proficiency in Finnish as to allow the student to complete his/her studies, and write the Bachelor’s thesis and maturity test in Finnish, as well as to work in his/her profession, improve in it, and participate in written communication in Finnish working life.
The objective of the course is level B2.2 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CERF), and the course provides guidance and tools for the student to achieve even level C (proficient user).

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Good command of Finnish: at least level B2.1 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CERF).

Course contents

- Revision of grammatical structures
- Structures typical in especially written documents and summaries
- Situational variation of language, especially the use of formal and informal Finnish
- Texts related to one’s own field and working life
- Self-assessing one’s language and communication skills
- Developing learning strategies

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student is able to
- write comprehensible, clear and coherent texts with relatively flawless vocabulary and structures
- identify the requirements and principles of register in different genres and take them into account in his/her texts
- independently read fairly long texts on general and field-related topics and identify the main points in the texts
- compose texts required in one’s own field and in working life generally, and in them communicate information and his/her views fluently
- receive feedback and make an effort to apply it in his/her writing

Good

The student is able to
- use relatively complex sentence structures and linguistic means to write clear and coherent text
- use relatively extensive terminology of his/her field and working life related topics
- write texts, in which language errors do not cause misunderstandings
- compose texts required in his/her field and working life taking into account the demands of register
- independently read long texts related to one’s own field and working life, find the main points in the text and identify the purpose of the writer and the text
- write clear, detailed texts and express information and views precisely
- assess his/her language skills and propose development objectives

Excellent

The student is able to
- use structures and an extensive vocabulary well, and his/her ability to express himself/herself in writing is not restricted by inadequate language skills
- compose texts required in his/her field and working life taking into account the demands of register and style
- independently read a wide range of texts, even long and complex ones, summarize the main points and identify the writer’s attitude and the purpose of the text
- compose clear, detailed and well-structured texts required in his/her field and working life
- express himself/herself efficiently
- develop his/her language skills purposefully

Further information

The course is obligatory for the students of Degree Programmes conducted in Finnish whose language of school education is not Finnish. All the other obligatory courses in Finnish and Communication offered by the Degree Programme are also included in the student’s personal study programme.

Name of lecturer(s)

Sari Alhava

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2019 - 31.07.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

5 credits

Group(s)

LITO_VV

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Sari Alhava

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

White, Leila (2012): From Start to Finnish.
A short course in Finnish (chapters 1?12)
+ other materials provided by the teacher

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course offers students basic knowledge of the Finnish language needed in everyday life. We'll learn how to introduce yourself, how to do shopping, how to find places and how to make small talk with the Finns for instance.

Assessment methods and criteria

On a scale of 1?5 / fail. The grade consists of attendance, assignments and active participation in class. Written exam at the end of the course.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LITO_VV

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Sari Alhava

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

On completion of the course the student will be able to:
Understand and appreciate the historical development of management thought from both the Classical and Human Relations perspectives.
Draw on a basic knowledge of the fundamental management concepts.
Appreciate the relevance of the building blocks of management knowledge in the modern business world.
Understand how the impact of personnel, leadership and management practices effects the ultimate success of a business enterprise operating in today's highly dynamic and competitive business environment.
Start to develop personal interaction skills in order to compete more effectively in the workplace of the future.
Identify the possible opportunities and challenges within the workplace of the future.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None

Course contents

The historical evolution of management thought.
The relevance of the past with today's management practices.
Management and Leadership models at work in today's companies. With a particular reference to the role of Human Resource Management in relation to Teamwork, Leadership and Organisational Culture.
Examining Megatrends and looking at their possible effects on the future of work and work place organisations.
Developing personal interaction skills in order to compete in the workplace of the future.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

On completion of the course the student will be able to:
Understand and appreciate the historical development of management thought from both the Classical and Human Relations perspectives.
Draw on a basic knowledge of the fundamental management concepts.
Appreciate the relevance of the building blocks of management knowledge in the modern business world.
Understand how the impact of personnel, leadership and management practices effects the ultimate success of a business enterprise operating in today's highly dynamic and competitive business environment.
Start to develop personal interaction skills in order to compete more effectively in the workplace of the future.
Identify the possible opportunities and challenges within the workplace of the future.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None

Course contents

The historical evolution of management thought.
The relevance of the past with today's management practices.
Management and Leadership models at work in today's companies. With a particular reference to the role of Human Resource Management in relation to Teamwork, Leadership and Organisational Culture.
Examining Megatrends and looking at their possible effects on the future of work and work place organisations.
Developing personal interaction skills in order to compete in the workplace of the future.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

On completion of the course the student will be able to:
Understand and appreciate the historical development of management thought from both the Classical and Human Relations perspectives.
Draw on a basic knowledge of the fundamental management concepts.
Appreciate the relevance of the building blocks of management knowledge in the modern business world.
Understand how the impact of personnel, leadership and management practices effects the ultimate success of a business enterprise operating in today's highly dynamic and competitive business environment.
Start to develop personal interaction skills in order to compete more effectively in the workplace of the future.
Identify the possible opportunities and challenges within the workplace of the future.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None

Course contents

The historical evolution of management thought.
The relevance of the past with today's management practices.
Management and Leadership models at work in today's companies. With a particular reference to the role of Human Resource Management in relation to Teamwork, Leadership and Organisational Culture.
Examining Megatrends and looking at their possible effects on the future of work and work place organisations.
Developing personal interaction skills in order to compete in the workplace of the future.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

Lilian Snellman

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2019 - 31.07.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

5 credits

Group(s)

INTPROG18_C

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk International Business and Logistics polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Lilian Snellman

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

On completion of the course the student can
- understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas
of most immediate relevance (e.g. very
basic personal and family information,
shopping, local geography,employment).
- communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct
exchange of information on familiar and
routine matters.
- describe in simple terms aspects of
his/her background, immediate
environment and matters in areas of immediate need

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

On completion of the course the student can
- interact in a simple way but can’t usually understand enough to keep the conversation going
- can write short simple notes relating to familiar topics
- catch the main point in short, clear texts

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Name of lecturer(s)

Vincent Lefrancois

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2019 - 01.01.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

5 credits

Group(s)

LITO_VV

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

3AMK (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Vincent Lefrancois

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

On completion of the course the student can
- enter unprepared into conversation on familiar topics but occasionally hesitates and pauses in interaction
- understand texts consisting mainly of high frequency every day or job related language
- give briefly reasons and explanations for opinions and plans

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

By the end of the course, students will:
• know how to identify and analyse their own personal key skills and competencies and their personal strengths and weaknesses with regard to learning and self-development
• know the importance of planning, organising, drafting, writing and editing accurate, clear and well-presented academic assignments in English
• know the basics of how to structure and give effective oral presentations in English
• have learned how to communicate appropriately by email with administrative and academic staff in English
• know the principles of essential study skills for international higher education; e.g. studying and communicating in international groups and teams, collaborative team and group working skills, exams, note-taking, information acquisition, research, academic writing, referencing, time management
• be able to use a variety of sources and research methods
• be familiar with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences academic regulations, student services, libraries and databases

Course contents

The course is designed as a building block or corner stone of the student’s business degree, preparing and equipping them for undergraduate study on an international degree programme both in Finland and at a partner institution. Students acquire the basic tools for personal development on academic, business and interpersonal levels.
• Personal key skills and competencies with regard to learning and self-development
• Academic writing in English: planning, organising, drafting, writing and editing accurate, clear and well-presented academic assignments
• Basics of how to structure and give effective oral presentations in English
• Appropriate internal communication in English with administrative and academic staff at home and abroad
• Study skills for international higher education; e.g. information acquisition, researching sources, academic writing, referencing sources, time management, working in international teams and groups, basics of intercultural communication, exam techniques, note-taking,
• Metropolia University of Applied Sciences academic regulations, student services, libraries and databases
1cr - Teamworking and Project Management Skills
2cr - Academic Writing
2cr - Professional, interpersonal and study skills

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Louise Stansfield

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

INTPROG18_A

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Louise Stansfield, Oksan Niemi, Anu Luoma

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

By the end of the course, students will:
• know how to identify and analyse their own personal key skills and competencies and their personal strengths and weaknesses with regard to learning and self-development
• know the importance of planning, organising, drafting, writing and editing accurate, clear and well-presented academic assignments in English
• know the basics of how to structure and give effective oral presentations in English
• have learned how to communicate appropriately by email with administrative and academic staff in English
• know the principles of essential study skills for international higher education; e.g. studying and communicating in international groups and teams, collaborative team and group working skills, exams, note-taking, information acquisition, research, academic writing, referencing, time management
• be able to use a variety of sources and research methods
• be familiar with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences academic regulations, student services, libraries and databases

Course contents

The course is designed as a building block or corner stone of the student’s business degree, preparing and equipping them for undergraduate study on an international degree programme both in Finland and at a partner institution. Students acquire the basic tools for personal development on academic, business and interpersonal levels.
• Personal key skills and competencies with regard to learning and self-development
• Academic writing in English: planning, organising, drafting, writing and editing accurate, clear and well-presented academic assignments
• Basics of how to structure and give effective oral presentations in English
• Appropriate internal communication in English with administrative and academic staff at home and abroad
• Study skills for international higher education; e.g. information acquisition, researching sources, academic writing, referencing sources, time management, working in international teams and groups, basics of intercultural communication, exam techniques, note-taking,
• Metropolia University of Applied Sciences academic regulations, student services, libraries and databases
1cr - Teamworking and Project Management Skills
2cr - Academic Writing
2cr - Professional, interpersonal and study skills

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Louise Stansfield

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

INTPROG18_B

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Louise Stansfield, Oksan Niemi, Anu Luoma

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

By the end of the course, students will:
• know how to identify and analyse their own personal key skills and competencies and their personal strengths and weaknesses with regard to learning and self-development
• know the importance of planning, organising, drafting, writing and editing accurate, clear and well-presented academic assignments in English
• know the basics of how to structure and give effective oral presentations in English
• have learned how to communicate appropriately by email with administrative and academic staff in English
• know the principles of essential study skills for international higher education; e.g. studying and communicating in international groups and teams, collaborative team and group working skills, exams, note-taking, information acquisition, research, academic writing, referencing, time management
• be able to use a variety of sources and research methods
• be familiar with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences academic regulations, student services, libraries and databases

Course contents

The course is designed as a building block or corner stone of the student’s business degree, preparing and equipping them for undergraduate study on an international degree programme both in Finland and at a partner institution. Students acquire the basic tools for personal development on academic, business and interpersonal levels.
• Personal key skills and competencies with regard to learning and self-development
• Academic writing in English: planning, organising, drafting, writing and editing accurate, clear and well-presented academic assignments
• Basics of how to structure and give effective oral presentations in English
• Appropriate internal communication in English with administrative and academic staff at home and abroad
• Study skills for international higher education; e.g. information acquisition, researching sources, academic writing, referencing sources, time management, working in international teams and groups, basics of intercultural communication, exam techniques, note-taking,
• Metropolia University of Applied Sciences academic regulations, student services, libraries and databases
1cr - Teamworking and Project Management Skills
2cr - Academic Writing
2cr - Professional, interpersonal and study skills

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Louise Stansfield

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

02.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

INTPROG18_C

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Louise Stansfield, Anu Luoma, Oksan Niemi

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

On completion of the course the student can
- understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas
of most immediate relevance (e.g. very
basic personal and family information,
shopping, local geography,employment).
- communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct
exchange of information on familiar and
routine matters.
- describe in simple terms aspects of
his/her background, immediate
environment and matters in areas of immediate need

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

On completion of the course the student can
- interact in a simple way but can’t usually understand enough to keep the conversation going
- can write short simple notes relating to familiar topics
- catch the main point in short, clear texts

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

On completion of the course the student can
- interact in a simple way but can’t usually understand enough to keep the conversation going
- can write short simple notes relating to familiar topics
- catch the main point in short, clear texts

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Name of lecturer(s)

Tim Schmidtmann

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2019 - 31.07.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

5 credits

Group(s)

LITO_VV

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

3AMK (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Tim Schmidtmann

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

On completion of the course the student can
- enter unprepared into conversation on familiar topics but occasionally hesitates and pauses in interaction
- understand texts consisting mainly of high frequency every day or job related language
- give briefly reasons and explanations for opinions and plans

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

On completion of the course the student can
- initiate discourse, take his/her turn when appropriate and end conversation when needed though not always elegantly enough
- give clear descriptions, express viewpoints on most general topics
- has a sufficient range of language to be able to read long, coherent texts on general and job related topics

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Name of lecturer(s)

Tim Schmidtmann

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LITO_VV

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Tim Schmidtmann

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Upon completing this course the student will:
- Understand the perspectives of different socioeconomic groups
- Understand the processes of globalisation
- Understand the methodological issues relating to economic inquiry
- Understand reasons for conflict and cooperation in the global political economy

Students will be able to
- apply sophisticated theoretical and conceptual analysis to current problems
- construct scenarios
- conduct comparative analysis of national economic systems
- relate localised phenomena to international and global developments

Prerequisites and co-requisites

English Language Proficiency

Course contents

Theories of global political economy
Methodological aspects of social inquiry
The international trade system
Global finance and the international financial system
Economic development, investment and transnational corporations
Global governance
Global and regional security
Environment and ecology
Developing a more sophisticated and deeper understanding of global phenomena

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

Michael Keaney

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LXC16S1

DD_electives

LXC16_A

LXC16_B

LB16L_F

LC16R_F

LB16B_BA_M

LB16H_F

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Michael Keaney

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Upon completing this course the student will:
- Understand the perspectives of different socioeconomic groups
- Understand the processes of globalisation
- Understand the methodological issues relating to economic inquiry
- Understand reasons for conflict and cooperation in the global political economy

Students will be able to
- apply sophisticated theoretical and conceptual analysis to current problems
- construct scenarios
- conduct comparative analysis of national economic systems
- relate localised phenomena to international and global developments

Prerequisites and co-requisites

English Language Proficiency

Course contents

Theories of global political economy
Methodological aspects of social inquiry
The international trade system
Global finance and the international financial system
Economic development, investment and transnational corporations
Global governance
Global and regional security
Environment and ecology
Developing a more sophisticated and deeper understanding of global phenomena

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

The course seeks to give students a broad insight at the macro analysis level of the substantial risk forces that shape our lives both now and into the future. It will cover the powerful nature of man-made financial markets and discover some of their inner workings and dynamics as well as exploring humanity's attempts to deal with the powerful environmental forces of mother nature in respect of their impact on business and society at large. We will view things from the stand point of uncertainty because where ever there is uncertainty there is risk.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
• Understand the general foundations of Risk
• Learn to see Risk in terms of Pure and Speculative forms
• Appreciate the interrelatedness of global financial and Insurance markets and have a greater understanding of their impact on business and society.

1 (Satisfactory), this means that the student's performance is sufficient. The student shows just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but greater effort is required to achieve a more satisfactory result.

Good

3 (Average/Good), this means that the student's performance is sound. The student shows a strong understanding of the basic concepts and a good grasp of the techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring attention.

Excellent

5 (Outstanding), this means that the student's performance is excellent. The student not only satisfies all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination.

Students recognize the strategic role of sourcing and supplier relationship management. They will learn to select, develop and execute appropriate sourcing strategies and processes. They will become familiar with some specific areas of sourcing like service sourcing, public procurement and e-procurement. They will become familiar with the ethical sourcing principles and initiatives.

Students recognize the strategic role of sourcing and supplier relationship management. They will learn to select, develop and execute appropriate sourcing strategies and processes. They will become familiar with some specific areas of sourcing like service sourcing, public procurement and e-procurement. They will become familiar with the ethical sourcing principles and initiatives.

Students recognize the strategic role of sourcing and supplier relationship management. They will learn to select, develop and execute appropriate sourcing strategies and processes. They will become familiar with some specific areas of sourcing like service sourcing, public procurement and e-procurement. They will become familiar with the ethical sourcing principles and initiatives.

5: 90 – 100 Outstanding performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination
4: 80 – 89 Excellent performance, fulfilling all tasks in an appropriate manner
3: 70 – 79 Strong performance, showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention
2: 60 – 69 Good performance, demonstrating basic grasp of concepts and techniques but less adept at more advanced application of these
1: 50 – 59 Adequate performance, showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LXC16S1

LXC16_A

LXC16_B

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Sabari Ragavendran Prasanna Venkatesan, Kaija Haapasalo

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Unit location

Leiritie 1

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content periodicity

Students recognize the strategic role of sourcing and supplier relationship management.
They will learn to select, develop and execute appropriate sourcing strategies and processes.
They will become familiar with some specific areas of sourcing like service sourcing, public procurement and e-procurement.
They will become familiar with the sustainable and ethical sourcing principles and initiatives.

Students will be able to use software in order to produce reports, documents, visual presentations, calculations and charts. Students understand basic IT concepts. Students understand importance and basic functions of ERP system.

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

Riikka Hiidenkari

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Material in the intranet OMA

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Guides assignments

Assessment methods and criteria

4 x Learning assignment 40 %
1 x Exam 60 %

Language of instruction

English

Timing

28.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

INTPROG18_B

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk International Business and Logistics polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Avoin amk Opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Riikka Hiidenkari

Further information for students

Tuition in English

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Students will be able to use software in order to produce reports, documents, visual presentations, calculations and charts. Students understand basic IT concepts. Students understand importance and basic functions of ERP system.

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

Riikka Hiidenkari

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Material in the intranet OMA

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Guides assignments

Assessment methods and criteria

4 x Learning assignment 40 %
1 x Exam 60 %

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

INTPROG18_C

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Riikka Hiidenkari

Further information for students

Tuition in English

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Students will be able to use software in order to produce reports, documents, visual presentations, calculations and charts. Students understand basic IT concepts. Students understand importance and basic functions of ERP system.

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

Riikka Hiidenkari

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Material in the intranet OMA

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Guides assignments

Assessment methods and criteria

4 x Learning assignment 40 %
1 x Exam 60 %

Language of instruction

English

Timing

28.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

02.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

INTPROG18_A

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Riikka Hiidenkari

Further information for students

Tuition in English

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

On completion of the course the student can
- Develop practical, creative and innovative solutions, practices and services with multidisciplinary partners to meet the diverse needs in the Helsinki Metropolitan area.
The student participates in project or network-based work and applies his or her expertise in regional, national or international development work.
- Use his or her personal skills and abilities to work and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
- Create a culture of cooperation and negotiation with the team members and other actors.
- Use his or her skills in problem solving, collaboration and communication to support the social development and joint decision making of the team.

Course contents

Project and innovation work: brainstorming, planning, implementing, assessing, communicating, publishing, product development and marketing.
Cooperative skills, interest group activities and networking.
Innovative work methods.
Areas of communal development skills: development processes, coordinating and managing development, reforming the development concepts.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student knows the principles of project and network-based work.
The student recognizes his/her own project- and network-based work competences.
The student uses co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student can develop together with the other actors solutions and modes of operation to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Good

The student uses the principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work.
The student uses his or her co-operation and communication skills well in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student helps to set-up a cooperative negotiation culture with other actors in the field. The student uses his/her personal skills and abilities to contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Excellent

The student's ability to use principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work is on a high level.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student understands cooperative negotiation culture and helps to build it with the other actors.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her professional competence and put it in the service of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Further information

Assessment is focused on the work carried out during the course, the gained knowledge upon the completion of the course, meeting the course goals and creating innovative solutions.

Name of lecturer(s)

John Greene

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2019 - 31.07.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

10 credits

Group(s)

LB16H_M

LC16B_IB_F

LC16B_IB_M

LB17M

LC16B_BA_F

LB17W

LXA17

LB16L_F

LB16S_MAR

LC16R_F

LB16L_M

LB16B_BA_M

LB16H_F

LC16B_BA_M

LB17H

LXC17_A

LXC17_B

LB16S_MAN

LC16R_M

LB17K

Seats

0 - 22

Teacher(s)

William Simcoe, John Greene

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

On completion of the course the student can
- Develop practical, creative and innovative solutions, practices and services with multidisciplinary partners to meet the diverse needs in the Helsinki Metropolitan area.
The student participates in project or network-based work and applies his or her expertise in regional, national or international development work.
- Use his or her personal skills and abilities to work and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
- Create a culture of cooperation and negotiation with the team members and other actors.
- Use his or her skills in problem solving, collaboration and communication to support the social development and joint decision making of the team.

Course contents

Project and innovation work: brainstorming, planning, implementing, assessing, communicating, publishing, product development and marketing.
Cooperative skills, interest group activities and networking.
Innovative work methods.
Areas of communal development skills: development processes, coordinating and managing development, reforming the development concepts.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student knows the principles of project and network-based work.
The student recognizes his/her own project- and network-based work competences.
The student uses co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student can develop together with the other actors solutions and modes of operation to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Good

The student uses the principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work.
The student uses his or her co-operation and communication skills well in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student helps to set-up a cooperative negotiation culture with other actors in the field. The student uses his/her personal skills and abilities to contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Excellent

The student's ability to use principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work is on a high level.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student understands cooperative negotiation culture and helps to build it with the other actors.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her professional competence and put it in the service of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Further information

Assessment is focused on the work carried out during the course, the gained knowledge upon the completion of the course, meeting the course goals and creating innovative solutions.

Name of lecturer(s)

Suvi Moll

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2019 - 31.07.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

10 credits

Group(s)

LB16H_M

LC16B_IB_F

LC16B_IB_M

LB17M

LC16B_BA_F

LB17W

LXA17

LB16L_F

LB16S_MAR

LC16R_F

LB16L_M

LB16B_BA_M

LB16H_F

LC16B_BA_M

LB17H

LXC17_A

LXC17_B

LB16S_MAN

LC16R_M

LB17K

Seats

0 - 22

Teacher(s)

Suvi Moll, William Simcoe

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

On completion of the course the student can
- Develop practical, creative and innovative solutions, practices and services with multidisciplinary partners to meet the diverse needs in the Helsinki Metropolitan area.
The student participates in project or network-based work and applies his or her expertise in regional, national or international development work.
- Use his or her personal skills and abilities to work and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
- Create a culture of cooperation and negotiation with the team members and other actors.
- Use his or her skills in problem solving, collaboration and communication to support the social development and joint decision making of the team.

Course contents

Project and innovation work: brainstorming, planning, implementing, assessing, communicating, publishing, product development and marketing.
Cooperative skills, interest group activities and networking.
Innovative work methods.
Areas of communal development skills: development processes, coordinating and managing development, reforming the development concepts.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student knows the principles of project and network-based work.
The student recognizes his/her own project- and network-based work competences.
The student uses co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student can develop together with the other actors solutions and modes of operation to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Good

The student uses the principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work.
The student uses his or her co-operation and communication skills well in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student helps to set-up a cooperative negotiation culture with other actors in the field. The student uses his/her personal skills and abilities to contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Excellent

The student's ability to use principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work is on a high level.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student understands cooperative negotiation culture and helps to build it with the other actors.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her professional competence and put it in the service of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Further information

Assessment is focused on the work carried out during the course, the gained knowledge upon the completion of the course, meeting the course goals and creating innovative solutions.

Name of lecturer(s)

William Simcoe

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2019 - 31.07.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

10 credits

Group(s)

LB16H_M

LC16B_IB_F

LC16B_IB_M

LB17M

LC16B_BA_F

LB17W

LXA17

LB16L_F

LB16S_MAR

LC16R_F

LB16L_M

LB16B_BA_M

LB16H_F

LC16B_BA_M

LB17H

LXC17_A

LXC17_B

LB16S_MAN

LC16R_M

LB17K

Seats

0 - 22

Teacher(s)

William Simcoe

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

On completion of the course the student can
- Develop practical, creative and innovative solutions, practices and services with multidisciplinary partners to meet the diverse needs in the Helsinki Metropolitan area.
The student participates in project or network-based work and applies his or her expertise in regional, national or international development work.
- Use his or her personal skills and abilities to work and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
- Create a culture of cooperation and negotiation with the team members and other actors.
- Use his or her skills in problem solving, collaboration and communication to support the social development and joint decision making of the team.

Course contents

Project and innovation work: brainstorming, planning, implementing, assessing, communicating, publishing, product development and marketing.
Cooperative skills, interest group activities and networking.
Innovative work methods.
Areas of communal development skills: development processes, coordinating and managing development, reforming the development concepts.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student knows the principles of project and network-based work.
The student recognizes his/her own project- and network-based work competences.
The student uses co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student can develop together with the other actors solutions and modes of operation to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Good

The student uses the principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work.
The student uses his or her co-operation and communication skills well in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student helps to set-up a cooperative negotiation culture with other actors in the field. The student uses his/her personal skills and abilities to contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Excellent

The student's ability to use principles of project and network-based work in regional, national or international development oriented work is on a high level.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her co-operation and communication skills in cooperative development processes and decision making.
The student understands cooperative negotiation culture and helps to build it with the other actors.
The student is able to analyse and develop his/her professional competence and put it in the service of a multidisciplinary team.
The student develops together with the other actors practical, creative and innovative solutions, modes of operation or services to meet the multi-faceted needs of the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Further information

Assessment is focused on the work carried out during the course, the gained knowledge upon the completion of the course, meeting the course goals and creating innovative solutions.

Name of lecturer(s)

Daryl Chapman

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2019 - 31.07.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

10 credits

Group(s)

LC16B_IB_F

LC16B_IB_M

LB17M

LC16B_BA_F

LB17W

LXA17

LC16R_F

LC16B_BA_M

LXC17_A

LXC17_B

LC16R_M

LB17K

Seats

0 - 22

Teacher(s)

Daryl Chapman, William Simcoe

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

Unit location

Leiritie 1

Evaluation scale

H-5

International Markets and Business Practice LX00BX75-3008 14.01.2019-06.05.2019 5 credits(INTPROG18_B)+-

Learning outcomes of the course

The student will be able to understand the context of international business and to develop basic competence in identifying and addressing issues relevant to cross-border business practice. This competence serves as a foundation for further business-related studies.

Course contents

• Characteristics of international business
• Structure of international and national markets
• Issues impacting international (cross-border) business practice
• Context of the international business organisation
• Managing intercultural interaction in business practice
• Managing the multicultural team
• Multicultural negotiation skills for business practice, management and dispute settlement
• Ethical issues relevant to international business

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Rosli Kamarul-Baharin

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Lecture notes and recommended textbooks will be made available on the first day of lecture.

Students will become familiar with the structure and practices of international trade. They will learn where to find information about trade organizations, documentation, delivery terms, transportation and freights, customs and payments. They will learn to compare different distribution and payment options of international trade and to estimate total costs of import and export transactions. They will recognize the risks of international trade and learn how to protect against them.

Interactive lectures and exercises in class
Videoconferencing workshop
Business on the Move -boardgame workshop and assignment
Import and export Case Assignments
Study visit and guest lectures
Self-study: given literature and assignments

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

Students will become familiar with the structure and practices of international trade. They will learn where to find information about trade organizations, documentation, delivery terms, transportation and freights, customs and payments. They will learn to compare different distribution and payment options of international trade and to estimate total costs of import and export transactions. They will recognize the risks of international trade and learn how to protect against them.

Interactive lectures and exercises in class
Videoconferencing workshop
Business on the Move -boardgame workshop and assignment
Import and export Case Assignments
Study visit and guest lectures
Self-study: given literature and assignments

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

After completing the course students will have an understanding of investment fundamentals. Students will gain an intuitive understanding of the stock market as they manage their own fictive portfolios of stocks. Students will achieve a more comprehensive grasp of the investment environment and the application of portfolio theory.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Finance
Corporate Financial Management

Course contents

Investments and the Investment Process
Risk and Return
Instruments and Pricing
Portfolio Theory

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Lectures, portfolio exercise in groups of 3-4 students, worked exercises, homework in Moodle, final exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

Portfolio exercise 30%
Final exam 60%
Other 10%
Total 100%

Language of instruction

English

Timing

11.01.2019 - 03.05.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

5 credits

Group(s)

LXC16_Finance

LC16B_IB_F

LC16B_BA_F

LB16L_F

LITO_VV

LB16B_BA_M

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Elisabeth Schauman

Further information for students

pre-requisites: Finance (5 credits)

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Unit location

Leiritie 1

Virtual proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

H-5

Completion alternatives

The portfolio exercise (in groups of 3-4 students) is mandatory.

Exam schedule

Final exam and two given resit possibilities

Students use of time and load

5 credit course = 130 hours of student workload, which can be broken down as follows:
Contact classes/exams 45 hours
Self-directed learning 45 hours
Group work with portfolio 40 hours

Law and Management in Practice LX00CI21-3004 16.01.2019-08.05.2019 5 credits(LITO_VV, ...)+-

Learning outcomes of the course

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

- Appreciate the complexities of the workplace from the perspective of modern day practices
- Have a greater awareness of the key workplace dynamics affecting workplace culture
- Be better prepared to face their own workplace challenges in the future and understand the context of the legal and ethical frameworks designed to protect the employee and other stakeholders.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:
Metropolia first year business studies (EBA and IBL) or equivalent, English Language Proficiency

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Unit location

Leiritie 1

R&D proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

H-5

Work placement(s)

Not Applicable

Exam schedule

Examination, Presentations and Individual Assignments will take place at the end of the course

International connections

Not Applicable

Students use of time and load

In order to be able to pass the course the student must obtain a minimum of 50% from the total composite grade for the course (100%). The assessment weighting is:
- Theoretical Assessment: 40%
- Seminar Team Research and Presentation: 60%

Students will learn to understand how the integration with customers affects the logistics service providers and their logistics strategy. Students will understand the importance of customer market analysis. They will become familiar with different strategic approaches and best practice examples of supply chain management. They will learn to measure costs and financial performance and how to manage risks in supply chain.

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Students will be able to describe the main logistics and supply chain management concepts and logistics activities in international business environment. Students will understand the impact of logistics on the competitiveness of the companies and economies. Students will recognize the career opportunities in logistics and skills and expertise required in this field.

It is compulsory to participate 100 % at the game sessions and complete all the assignments.

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Students will be able to describe the main logistics and supply chain management concepts and logistics activities in international business environment. Students will understand the impact of logistics on the competitiveness of the companies and economies. Students will recognize the career opportunities in logistics and skills and expertise required in this field.

Students will be able to describe the main logistics and supply chain management concepts and logistics activities in international business environment. Students will understand the impact of logistics on the competitiveness of the companies and economies. Students will recognize the career opportunities in logistics and skills and expertise required in this field.

The student will be able to understand the importance of information provided by management accounting in decision making. Costing methods, such as total costing and activity-based costing, will be compared and contrasted, such that their impact on pricing and strategy is highlighted. The student is able to create a budget for management planning. The student is able to perform profitability analysis. The student understands the components of working capital. The student is able to analyse capital expenditure projects.

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Tero Hujala

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LXC17S1

LXC17_A

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Tero Hujala

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

The student will be able to understand the importance of information provided by management accounting in decision making. Costing methods, such as total costing and activity-based costing, will be compared and contrasted, such that their impact on pricing and strategy is highlighted. The student is able to create a budget for management planning. The student is able to perform profitability analysis. The student understands the components of working capital. The student is able to analyse capital expenditure projects.

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Tero Hujala

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LXC17S1

LXC17_B

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Tero Hujala

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of the way people's behaviour is influenced by organisations.
- Through action research, appreciate the specific management challenges that organisations can present
- Have an insight into how and why different organisational environments can impact upon an employee's behaviour and general wellbeing

Sufficient performance: showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

Daryl Chapman

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

02.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LXA17S1

LXA17

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso0 (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Daryl Chapman

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of the way people's behaviour is influenced by organisations.
- Through action research, appreciate the specific management challenges that organisations can present
- Have an insight into how and why different organisational environments can impact upon an employee's behaviour and general wellbeing

Sufficient performance: showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

Daryl Chapman

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

DD_electives

LC16B_IB_M

LC16B_BA_F

LITO_VV

LB17H

LC16B_BA_M

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Daryl Chapman

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of the way people's behaviour is influenced by organisations.
- Through action research, appreciate the specific management challenges that organisations can present
- Have an insight into how and why different organisational environments can impact upon an employee's behaviour and general wellbeing

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of the way people's behaviour is influenced by organisations.
- Through action research, appreciate the specific management challenges that organisations can present
- Have an insight into how and why different organisational environments can impact upon an employee's behaviour and general wellbeing

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of the way people's behaviour is influenced by organisations.
- Through action research, appreciate the specific management challenges that organisations can present
- Have an insight into how and why different organisational environments can impact upon an employee's behaviour and general wellbeing

By the end of the course, students will have developed a flexible array of managerial communication skills. They will:
• understand the complex and dynamic mix of written, spoken and visual communication that takes place within and between organisations.
• understand what constitutes effective corporate messages for a variety of stakeholders in situations ranging from crisis and change to engaging the employee and the consumer.
• have knowledge of communication in managerial contexts for example: performance review situations, negotiations, meetings and conflict.
• have developed individual communication and presentation skills in a managerial project and seminar.
• have developed career literacy skills, be able to produce competitive job applications and perform well in interview situations.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

You need to have passed Communication for Global Business to take this course. This means that you already have good presentation skills for business, know the basic theory of communication and can write a variety of business messages. Students who have had no previous business communication studies should not take this course.

Course contents

This course builds on the skills and competencies acquired in year 1 courses with emphasis on advanced topics related to managerial communication at the organisational and individual level. Students explore the communicative skills and competencies required by the manager through practical application in class activities, simulations, project work and seminar discussions. Topics covered in seminars and workshops include communication theory, psychology, internal and external communication in a variety of situations, crisis and change communication, dealing with the media. By planning, organising and completing managerial seminars and projects, students develop their communication skills at the next level. Students also work on their career literacy, take part in a recruitment simulation and prepare competitive job applications.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Louise Stansfield

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LXC17S1

LXC17_A

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso0 (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Louise Stansfield

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

By the end of the course, students will have developed a flexible array of managerial communication skills. They will:
• understand the complex and dynamic mix of written, spoken and visual communication that takes place within and between organisations.
• understand what constitutes effective corporate messages for a variety of stakeholders in situations ranging from crisis and change to engaging the employee and the consumer.
• have knowledge of communication in managerial contexts for example: performance review situations, negotiations, meetings and conflict.
• have developed individual communication and presentation skills in a managerial project and seminar.
• have developed career literacy skills, be able to produce competitive job applications and perform well in interview situations.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

You need to have passed Communication for Global Business to take this course. This means that you already have good presentation skills for business, know the basic theory of communication and can write a variety of business messages. Students who have had no previous business communication studies should not take this course.

Course contents

This course builds on the skills and competencies acquired in year 1 courses with emphasis on advanced topics related to managerial communication at the organisational and individual level. Students explore the communicative skills and competencies required by the manager through practical application in class activities, simulations, project work and seminar discussions. Topics covered in seminars and workshops include communication theory, psychology, internal and external communication in a variety of situations, crisis and change communication, dealing with the media. By planning, organising and completing managerial seminars and projects, students develop their communication skills at the next level. Students also work on their career literacy, take part in a recruitment simulation and prepare competitive job applications.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Adriana Mustelin

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LB16H_M

LC16B_IB_F

LC16B_IB_M

LB17M

LC16B_BA_F

LB17W

LB16L_F

LITO_VV

LC16R_F

LB16L_M

LB16B_BA_M

LB16H_F

LB17H

LC16B_BA_M

LB17K

LB16S_MAN

LC16R_M

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Adriana Mustelin

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

By the end of the course, students will have developed a flexible array of managerial communication skills. They will:
• understand the complex and dynamic mix of written, spoken and visual communication that takes place within and between organisations.
• understand what constitutes effective corporate messages for a variety of stakeholders in situations ranging from crisis and change to engaging the employee and the consumer.
• have knowledge of communication in managerial contexts for example: performance review situations, negotiations, meetings and conflict.
• have developed individual communication and presentation skills in a managerial project and seminar.
• have developed career literacy skills, be able to produce competitive job applications and perform well in interview situations.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

You need to have passed Communication for Global Business to take this course. This means that you already have good presentation skills for business, know the basic theory of communication and can write a variety of business messages. Students who have had no previous business communication studies should not take this course.

Course contents

This course builds on the skills and competencies acquired in year 1 courses with emphasis on advanced topics related to managerial communication at the organisational and individual level. Students explore the communicative skills and competencies required by the manager through practical application in class activities, simulations, project work and seminar discussions. Topics covered in seminars and workshops include communication theory, psychology, internal and external communication in a variety of situations, crisis and change communication, dealing with the media. By planning, organising and completing managerial seminars and projects, students develop their communication skills at the next level. Students also work on their career literacy, take part in a recruitment simulation and prepare competitive job applications.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Louise Stansfield

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

02.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LXA17S1

LXA17

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Louise Stansfield

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

By the end of the course, students will have developed a flexible array of managerial communication skills. They will:
• understand the complex and dynamic mix of written, spoken and visual communication that takes place within and between organisations.
• understand what constitutes effective corporate messages for a variety of stakeholders in situations ranging from crisis and change to engaging the employee and the consumer.
• have knowledge of communication in managerial contexts for example: performance review situations, negotiations, meetings and conflict.
• have developed individual communication and presentation skills in a managerial project and seminar.
• have developed career literacy skills, be able to produce competitive job applications and perform well in interview situations.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

You need to have passed Communication for Global Business to take this course. This means that you already have good presentation skills for business, know the basic theory of communication and can write a variety of business messages. Students who have had no previous business communication studies should not take this course.

Course contents

This course builds on the skills and competencies acquired in year 1 courses with emphasis on advanced topics related to managerial communication at the organisational and individual level. Students explore the communicative skills and competencies required by the manager through practical application in class activities, simulations, project work and seminar discussions. Topics covered in seminars and workshops include communication theory, psychology, internal and external communication in a variety of situations, crisis and change communication, dealing with the media. By planning, organising and completing managerial seminars and projects, students develop their communication skills at the next level. Students also work on their career literacy, take part in a recruitment simulation and prepare competitive job applications.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Tuition in English

Name of lecturer(s)

Louise Stansfield

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LXC17S1

LXC17_B

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso0 (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Louise Stansfield

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

On completion of the course the student will
- be able to understand the role of marketing and services in the company strategy
- be able to understand the important role of the customer-oriented marketing as a success factor in running a business
- identify the essential concepts and be familiar with various sectors of marketing and the key terminology
- be capable of analyzing marketing mix choices and business operations from the marketing perspective
- be able to collect and produce information as well as make development suggestions for the company marketing planning process

Course contents

- Marketing mix
- Marketing in the international environment
- Planning, implementation and follow-up of marketing

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Name of lecturer(s)

Erkki Alanen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

INTPROG18_B

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk International Business and Logistics polku (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Avoin amk Opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Erkki Alanen

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

On completion of the course the student will
- be able to understand the role of marketing and services in the company strategy
- be able to understand the important role of the customer-oriented marketing as a success factor in running a business
- identify the essential concepts and be familiar with various sectors of marketing and the key terminology
- be capable of analyzing marketing mix choices and business operations from the marketing perspective
- be able to collect and produce information as well as make development suggestions for the company marketing planning process

Course contents

- Marketing mix
- Marketing in the international environment
- Planning, implementation and follow-up of marketing

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Name of lecturer(s)

Erkki Alanen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

INTPROG18_C

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Erkki Alanen

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

On completion of the course the student will
- be able to understand the role of marketing and services in the company strategy
- be able to understand the important role of the customer-oriented marketing as a success factor in running a business
- identify the essential concepts and be familiar with various sectors of marketing and the key terminology
- be capable of analyzing marketing mix choices and business operations from the marketing perspective
- be able to collect and produce information as well as make development suggestions for the company marketing planning process

Course contents

- Marketing mix
- Marketing in the international environment
- Planning, implementation and follow-up of marketing

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Name of lecturer(s)

William Simcoe

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

02.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

INTPROG18_A

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

William Simcoe

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

The course is designed to better international marketing experience with a truly on-line business simulation game. During the simulation, student teams will manage the marketing department of a global telecommunications company and compete with other student teams in the simulated markets. Students will design and launch mobile PDA devices to the market place and compete in various consumer and business segments.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Prior marketing knowledge is required for this course. Introductory Marketing is essential, and International Marketing, or Marketing: Strategy and Implementation are also strongly recommended. Some basic financial knowledge would be beneficial.
English language skills: Intermediate level

Course contents

The student will understand how marketing strategy decisions affect all areas of company management, including marketing, finance, investments and production. The simulation exercise is designed to demonstrate how the successful integration of marketing practices with each of these other formally separate business functions can enhance the overall performance of the enterprise.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance: showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

The course is designed to better international marketing experience with a truly on-line business simulation game. During the simulation, student teams will manage the marketing department of a global telecommunications company and compete with other student teams in the simulated markets. Students will design and launch mobile PDA devices to the market place and compete in various consumer and business segments.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Prior marketing knowledge is required for this course. Introductory Marketing is essential, and International Marketing, or Marketing: Strategy and Implementation are also strongly recommended. Some basic financial knowledge would be beneficial.
English language skills: Intermediate level

Course contents

The student will understand how marketing strategy decisions affect all areas of company management, including marketing, finance, investments and production. The simulation exercise is designed to demonstrate how the successful integration of marketing practices with each of these other formally separate business functions can enhance the overall performance of the enterprise.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance: showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

The student will be able to conduct both small-scale quantitative and qualitative marketing research projects and report the results of those. The student will also be capable of evaluating the reliability of research information and s/he will know how to purchase marketing research.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Marketing
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Quantitative Analysis

Course contents

? Quantitative and qualitative research methods
? Evaluating reliability of research information
? Research project
? Purchasing marketing research

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Name of lecturer(s)

William Simcoe

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

02.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LB16H_M

LC16B_IB_M

LXA17

LB16S_MAR

LB16L_M

LXA17S1

LC16B_BA_M

LC16R_M

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

William Simcoe

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Upon course completion the student will understand the phases, process, functions, objectives, elements, terminology, theories, tools, activities and issues of implementing marketing strategy especially in an international context; from setting up criteria on which to choose target markets and entry options, and Value-Chain perspectives of entry modes, to expansion issues and understanding global multi-national, and transnational strategies - with their need for standardization and clustering operations - versus the ability to respond to local market pressures; the student will know the linkage of other relevant topics/fields of study such as International Management, International Supply-Chain Management, and Vertical Integrations.

The student will be able to communicate competently in the field of strategic international marketing; will know how to develop an international marketing model, strategy, and plan; be able to analyze industries, markets, competitors; will have further development of personal transferable skills in terms of team work, presentations, cross-cultural communication; and will be more effective in use of IT.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Marketing

Course contents

There is a micro-, mezzo-, and macro-approach to the course, so the interrelationships with the rest of the business curriculum, the field itself, as well as the community, are quite explicit, and therefore most competencies and knowledge elements listed in the “Competencies” sections are at least addressed if not stressed.

The course on a micro-level covers specific theories, terms and tools within the “Marketing System” and/or within that subject’s particular area of study (whether Basic Marketing, International Marketing, Marketing Research, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, etc. – all have specific bases of orientations, models, theories and processes); on a mezzo-level it handles its connection to other courses of the curriculum and often offers cross-boundary projects; and on a macro-level the programme handles larger issues such as ethical considerations, life-long learning, cross-cultural and cross-functional perspectives, long term sustainability, community development, and so on). As a result, specific, as well as deeper and broad-based methods, applications and experiences are covered, while the different competencies (whether developmental, social, communicative, etc.) are nurtured.

Introduction – Review and connections to other subjects

1. The Internationalization Decision: The Firm & Internationalization, Initiation of Internationalization, Theories of Internationalization, Development of the Firm’s International Competitiveness; Push & Pull Factors in Finland

6. Group Project – teamwork on writing and presenting an International Marketing Plan
Sum up: Again, interconnectivities, International Management issues (i.e., the impact of external, national cultures on the internal, organizational arrangements of structure, communications, leadership, HR systems, Ethics, etc. and the subsequent influence on strategy development and implementation).

Closing: Examples of Big Blunders in International Business

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Here we further develop the terms, theory and tools learned in Marketing and especially now applied in an international context, as well as increase analytic capacity that will further be explored in other courses, e.g., Entrepreneurship, Marketing Research, Contextual Decision-Making, Strategic Management: Context and Analysis, and Strategic Management in Action. It also shows connection to management courses as well as IT and communication courses.

Name of lecturer(s)

William Simcoe

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

DD_electives

LXC17S1

LXC17_A

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

William Simcoe

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Upon course completion the student will understand the phases, process, functions, objectives, elements, terminology, theories, tools, activities and issues of implementing marketing strategy especially in an international context; from setting up criteria on which to choose target markets and entry options, and Value-Chain perspectives of entry modes, to expansion issues and understanding global multi-national, and transnational strategies - with their need for standardization and clustering operations - versus the ability to respond to local market pressures; the student will know the linkage of other relevant topics/fields of study such as International Management, International Supply-Chain Management, and Vertical Integrations.

The student will be able to communicate competently in the field of strategic international marketing; will know how to develop an international marketing model, strategy, and plan; be able to analyze industries, markets, competitors; will have further development of personal transferable skills in terms of team work, presentations, cross-cultural communication; and will be more effective in use of IT.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Marketing

Course contents

There is a micro-, mezzo-, and macro-approach to the course, so the interrelationships with the rest of the business curriculum, the field itself, as well as the community, are quite explicit, and therefore most competencies and knowledge elements listed in the “Competencies” sections are at least addressed if not stressed.

The course on a micro-level covers specific theories, terms and tools within the “Marketing System” and/or within that subject’s particular area of study (whether Basic Marketing, International Marketing, Marketing Research, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, etc. – all have specific bases of orientations, models, theories and processes); on a mezzo-level it handles its connection to other courses of the curriculum and often offers cross-boundary projects; and on a macro-level the programme handles larger issues such as ethical considerations, life-long learning, cross-cultural and cross-functional perspectives, long term sustainability, community development, and so on). As a result, specific, as well as deeper and broad-based methods, applications and experiences are covered, while the different competencies (whether developmental, social, communicative, etc.) are nurtured.

Introduction – Review and connections to other subjects

1. The Internationalization Decision: The Firm & Internationalization, Initiation of Internationalization, Theories of Internationalization, Development of the Firm’s International Competitiveness; Push & Pull Factors in Finland

6. Group Project – teamwork on writing and presenting an International Marketing Plan
Sum up: Again, interconnectivities, International Management issues (i.e., the impact of external, national cultures on the internal, organizational arrangements of structure, communications, leadership, HR systems, Ethics, etc. and the subsequent influence on strategy development and implementation).

Closing: Examples of Big Blunders in International Business

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Further information

Here we further develop the terms, theory and tools learned in Marketing and especially now applied in an international context, as well as increase analytic capacity that will further be explored in other courses, e.g., Entrepreneurship, Marketing Research, Contextual Decision-Making, Strategic Management: Context and Analysis, and Strategic Management in Action. It also shows connection to management courses as well as IT and communication courses.

Name of lecturer(s)

William Simcoe

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LXC17S1

LXC17_B

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

William Simcoe

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Upon completing this course the student will:
- Understand the main elements of the global financial system
- Understand the significance of corporate governance regimes
- Comprehend different approaches to corporate governance
- Understand the role of financial regulation

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Core business studies

Course contents

Corporate governance: theory and practice, international comparisons, economic performance
Banking and finance: securities and instruments, banking regulation, the “shadow finance” system, central banking
Theory of financial markets: modern finance vs. behavioural finance; understanding the social origins and economic consequences of recent and current financial innovation; the role of the state

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance: showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Students recognize the strategic role of purchasing and sourcing and learn the procurement process and its operative tasks. They learn to plan purchases and to compare make-or-buy decisions. They will become aware of the criteria of supplier selection and importance of global sourcing.

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Students recognize the strategic role of purchasing and sourcing and learn the procurement process and its operative tasks. They learn to plan purchases and to compare make-or-buy decisions. They will become aware of the criteria of supplier selection and importance of global sourcing.

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

On completion of the course, the student will:
• Know how companies use quantitative research in order to develop their operations.
• Be able to design and implement surveys and asses the reliability of the research.
• Be proficient in using SPSS and Excel to interpret results and present them in illustrative form.
• Have an understanding of how managers use business analytics to formulate and solve business problems and to support managerial decision making.

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

On completion of the course, the student will:
• Know how companies use quantitative research in order to develop their operations.
• Be able to design and implement surveys and asses the reliability of the research.
• Be proficient in using SPSS and Excel to interpret results and present them in illustrative form.
• Have an understanding of how managers use business analytics to formulate and solve business problems and to support managerial decision making.

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

The course uses an online simulation to assist learning. The OnService simulation business case is built around a small family hotel, with about 1m€ in annual sales at the start of the simulation. The students’ goal is to manage the overall operating, market, and financial performance of a service business in competitive markets with seasonal variations in demand and economic conditions. Human resources management, capacity management, investments, service quality, pricing, and marketing are the key decision-making areas in the simulation. The main aim of the course is to provide with students' practical knowledge of how to run a SME.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

First year core studies, English language proficiency

Course contents

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

- Understand and have practice in the day to day running and management of an SME
- Manage the overall operating, market, and financial performance of a service business in
competitive markets with seasonal variations in demand and economic conditions
- Coordinate human resources management, capacity management, investments, service quality, pricing and marketing.
- Improve problem solving ability
- Improve team work skills

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

The course uses an online simulation to assist learning. The OnService simulation business case is built around a small family hotel, with about 1m€ in annual sales at the start of the simulation. The students’ goal is to manage the overall operating, market, and financial performance of a service business in competitive markets with seasonal variations in demand and economic conditions. Human resources management, capacity management, investments, service quality, pricing, and marketing are the key decision-making areas in the simulation. The main aim of the course is to provide with students' practical knowledge of how to run a SME.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

First year basic studies
Basic knowledge of finance - have completed a first year finance course
English language skills: intermediate level

Course contents

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Understand and have practice in the day to day running and management of an SME
- Manage the overall operating, market, and financial performance of a service business in
competitive markets with seasonal variations in demand and economic conditions
- Coordinate human resources management, capacity management, investments, service quality, pricing and marketing.
- Improve problem solving ability
- Improve team work skills

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

On completion of the course the student can
- understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas
of most immediate relevance (e.g. very
basic personal and family information,
shopping, local geography,employment).
- communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct
exchange of information on familiar and
routine matters.
- describe in simple terms aspects of
his/her background, immediate
environment and matters in areas of immediate need

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

On completion of the course the student can
- interact in a simple way but can’t usually understand enough to keep the conversation going
- can write short simple notes relating to familiar topics
- catch the main point in short, clear texts

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Name of lecturer(s)

Lilian Snellman

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LITO_VV

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Lilian Snellman

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

On completion of the course the student can
- interact in a simple way but can’t usually understand enough to keep the conversation going
- can write short simple notes relating to familiar topics
- catch the main point in short, clear texts

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Name of lecturer(s)

Adriana Mustelin

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2019 - 31.07.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

5 credits

Group(s)

LITO_VV

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

3AMK (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Adriana Mustelin

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

On completion of the course the student can
- enter unprepared into conversation on familiar topics but occasionally hesitates and pauses in interaction
- understand texts consisting mainly of high frequency every day or job related language
- give briefly reasons and explanations for opinions and plans

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

On completion of the course, the student will be able to understand the role of strategic human resource management (SHRM) as a vital part of the strategic management and organizational performance of a global company. The student will understand the significance of strategic integration to explore links between strategy and HRM. The student will get familiar with the main approaches to SHRM.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

First year core studies

Course contents

- the role of SHRM
- links with strategy and HRM
- international HRM
- diversity management

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

On completion of the course, the student will be able to understand the role of strategic human resource management (SHRM) as a vital part of the strategic management and organizational performance of a global company. The student will understand the significance of strategic integration to explore links between strategy and HRM. The student will get familiar with the main approaches to SHRM.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

First year core studies

Course contents

- the role of SHRM
- links with strategy and HRM
- international HRM
- diversity management

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the development of Strategic Management and the influences impacting upon the subject area.
- Understand the essence of Strategic Analysis.
- Appreciate the context of managing strategically

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Foundations of Management

Course contents

- Historical development and key academic influences
- The context of managing strategically
- Understanding the strategic analysis platform
- An overview of functional, competitive and corporate strategies
- Group and team activities to aid understanding and group research
- Group research project

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the development of Strategic Management and the influences impacting upon the subject area.
- Understand the essence of Strategic Analysis.
- Appreciate the context of managing strategically

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Foundations of Management

Course contents

- Historical development and key academic influences
- The context of managing strategically
- Understanding the strategic analysis platform
- An overview of functional, competitive and corporate strategies
- Group and team activities to aid understanding and group research
- Group research project

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Good

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Excellent

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the strategy process from analysis to implementation and follow-up in the real world.
- Understand the significance of leadership competencies in successful strategy processes
- Appreciate the importance of continuous and systematic evaluation and feedback throughout the whole strategy process

Students will learn to evaluate and interpret sustainability reporting. They will learn how environmental impacts on product design, procurement, production, packaging, warehousing, transportation and delivery are reduced and measured. They will become aware of the importance of recycling and how reserve logistics systems operate.

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Unit location

Leiritie 1

Evaluation scale

H-5

Completion alternatives

Alternative option to complete the course for max 8 studens: Joint project with with HTW Saar (Germany) and university of Katowice. Theme is modern sustainable city logistics. This option includes one week of studies and workshops in university of Katowice together with Polish and German students.

Students will learn to evaluate and interpret sustainability reporting. They will learn how environmental impacts on product design, procurement, production, packaging, warehousing, transportation and delivery are reduced and measured. They will become aware of the importance of recycling and how reserve logistics systems operate.

Students will learn to evaluate and interpret sustainability reporting. They will learn how environmental impacts on product design, procurement, production, packaging, warehousing, transportation and delivery are reduced and measured. They will become aware of the importance of recycling and how reserve logistics systems operate.

The students are able to communicate in Swedish in professional contexts both in Finland and in the other Nordic countries, taking into account the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the communication partners.
They learn to seek information related to their own professional field in various sources and convey information both orally and in writing.
During their studies, the students form a positive and realistic view of their language and communicative competence as well as skills and motivation to develop it further.
The students acquire the written and oral language skills in the second domestic language that are necessary in their professional field, as required by national legislation (352/2003 8§).
The students acquire oral and written language and communication skills that are at least at the B1 level as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Course contents

On completion of the course the student will be able to apply appropriate communication strategies on HRM.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Name of lecturer(s)

Tiina Saraheimo

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

To be announced

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Role play
Guided assignments

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning assignments (oral) 50 %
Exam 50 %

Language of instruction

English

Timing

27.08.2018 - 16.12.2018

Enrollment date

03.05.2018 - 23.08.2018

5 credits

Group(s)

LITO_VV

Seats

20 - 35

Teacher(s)

Tiina Saraheimo

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in European Business Administration, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

The students are able to communicate in Swedish in professional contexts both in Finland and in the other Nordic countries, taking into account the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the communication partners.
They learn to seek information related to their own professional field in various sources and convey information both orally and in writing.
During their studies, the students form a positive and realistic view of their language and communicative competence as well as skills and motivation to develop it further.
The students acquire the written and oral language skills in the second domestic language that are necessary in their professional field, as required by national legislation (352/2003 8§).
The students acquire oral and written language and communication skills that are at least at the B1 level as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Course contents

On completion of the course the student will be able to apply appropriate communication strategies on HRM.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Good

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Excellent

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Name of lecturer(s)

Lilian Snellman

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.01.2019 - 31.07.2019

Enrollment date

03.12.2018 - 06.01.2019

5 credits

Group(s)

LITO_VV

Seats

20 - 35

Small group(s)

Avoin amk opintojakso (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

Teacher(s)

Lilian Snellman

Unit, in charge

International Business

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics, Degree Programme in European Business Administration

Specific admission requirements

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

According to the Degree Regulations of Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences students may apply for identification and accreditation of prior learning as part of their compulsory or optional studies, provided they have prior learning corresponding to the curriculum before the course in question begins.

Qualification requirements and regulations

See the Degree Regulations of Helsinki Metropolia UAS:
http://opinto-opas.metropolia.fi/fileadmin/user_upload/En/Infromation/Helsinki-Metropolia-UAS-Degree-Regulations.pdf

Profile of the programme

International Business and Logistics student will study marketing, management, trade and business law, economics and IT to get a comprehensive understanding of international business principles. As this programme concentrates on logistics in international business the student will be studying subjects such as purchasing, logistics management, supply chain management and project management.

Key learning outcomes

After instruction in fundamental business subjects, the student will get the opportunity to apply these in an integrated manner, covering both strategic and operational management areas. The student will develop ICT skills, critical thinking and rational reasoning. This encompasses generic business competencies including quality control and the incorporation of environmental and ethical factors. During the studies there is also the opportunity of study and work abroad.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

After graduation the student will receive a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree and will be able to work within industrial, commercial or public sector organisations.

Access to further studies

Master´s studies

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

According to the Degree Regulations of Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences course assessment criteria are specified in the course implementation plan. The teacher in charge of the course will be responsible for the assessment. At the beginning of the course, students must be informed on the assessment principles which must be based on the course objectives. Assessment takes primarily place for each course and applies to the students who have registered and been accepted on the course. If necessary, different components of a course may be assessed individually. If the course consists of several components, the teacher may point this out in the assessment principles contained in the implementation plan.

The assessment scale is as follows: excellent (5), very good (4), good (3), very satisfactory (2), satisfactory (1), fail (0) and pass (P). Any deviations of this scale will be decided by the President.

Graduation requirements

Bachelor of Business Administration
210 ECTS credits to be completed according to the curriculum.

Mode of study

Full-time studies

Level of qualification

Bachelor's Degree (First Cycle)

Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning

Work Placement is done in third year, autumn or spring semester

Obligatory or Optional Mobility

Student can apply to be in exchange for one or two semesters earliest during the second year autumn.